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Endocrinology & Pregnancy
Diabetes • Gestational Diabetes • Thyroid • PCOS • Pituitary Disorders • Adrenal Disorders
Pregnancy causes major hormonal and metabolic changes. Conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, PCOS, pituitary disease and adrenal disorders may need special attention before conception, during pregnancy and after delivery.
The goal is simple: keep the mother healthy, support normal fetal development and choose treatments that are appropriate for pregnancy.
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Pregnancy & Diabetes
What is gestational diabetes? · Who is at risk of gestational diabetes?
Read questionsDiabetes Before Pregnancy
Can a woman with type 1 diabetes have a healthy pregnancy? · Can a woman with type 2 diabetes become pregnant?
Read questionsThyroid & Pregnancy
Why is thyroid function important during pregnancy? · Can hypothyroidism affect pregnancy?
Read questionsPCOS & Pregnancy
Can women with PCOS become pregnant? · Does PCOS always cause infertility?
Read questionsPituitary Disorders & Pregnancy
Can women with pituitary tumours become pregnant? · Can prolactinoma affect pregnancy?
Read questionsAdrenal Disorders & Pregnancy
What are the adrenal glands? · Can adrenal insufficiency occur during pregnancy?
Read questionsEndocrine Medicines During Pregnancy
Can I continue all my regular medicines during pregnancy? · Should I stop my medicines as soon as I get a positive pregnancy test?
Read questionsEndocrine Tests During Pregnancy
Are blood tests safe during pregnancy? · Are thyroid tests different during pregnancy?
Read questionsPostpartum Endocrine Health
What happens to diabetes after delivery? · Should I continue thyroid medicine after delivery?
Read questionsCommon Myths
“If I have diabetes, I should not become pregnant.” · “Thyroid medicine is dangerous for the baby.”
Read questionsWhen Should You See An Endocrinologist?
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